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SN53 UGM

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,362 mi
Last recorded169,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 169,362 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 169,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 167,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 158,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2022 156,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 156,013 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,225 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 146,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,519 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 142,519 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,754 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear upper and lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2017 115,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear upper and lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 105,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

EXHAUST FLANGE FIXINGS ERODED (CENTRE)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 85,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,542 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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SN53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 UGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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